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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH.
TURNIP Continued
Large White Norfolk L1?„ttf4nu"S^„5,r,°a,S
white varieties, though a Httle coarse, it is of very good quahty for
the table. The roots are large, spherical, or slightly flattened and very
white. It is allowed to staud out duriug the winter in the south and
southwest, where the tops are used for greens. Pkt. oc: Oz. 10c;
2 0z. 10c; 3^ Lb. 15c; Lb. 45c.
Pomerancan White Globe L'Si'4°S,l*a'ndTnt?JJ
rich soil roots will frequently grow to twelve pounds in weight. It is
of perfect globe shape; skin white and smooth; leaves large and
dark green. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; % Lb. 15c; Lb. 45c.
Cvir/tA'l- r.f%^ji**%-^-*% This variety is very popular in many sec-
l3 WCCL Ucrnidll tions, notably so in the New England States.
It partakes largely of the nature of the Ruta Baga and should be
sown a month earlier than the flat turnips. The flesh is white, hard,
firm and sweet; keeps nearly as well as the Ruta Baga. Highly
recommended for winter and spring use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c ; 2 Oz. 15c;
% Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.
QoirOil Tn« Cultivated extensively in the south for the tops, which
3CYKI1 I up are used for greens. It is very hardy, and will grow
all winter, but does not produce a good root, and is only recommend-
ed for the tops. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; H Lb. ioc; Lb. 45c.
YELLOW FLESHED SORTS
LARGE AMBER GLOBE One of the best varieties for a field
crop for stock. Flesh yellow, fine grained and sweet; color of skin
yellow; top, green. Hardy, keeps well, a good cropper. Very pop-
ular in the south, Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.
YELLOW STONE A very beautiful and desirable sort. The roots
are of medium size, uniformly globular and perfect in shape,
smooth skinned and of beautiful pale yellow color. The flesh is
crisp, tender and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c ; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c;
%Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c.
YELLOW GLOBE Very similar to the YeUow Stone and a very
attractive and beautiful sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c;
H Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.
ORANGE JELLY, OR ROBERTSON'S GOLDEN BALL
Undoubtedly among the most delicate and sweetest yellow fleshed
turnips yet introduced. Not of large size, but firm, hard and of
most excellent flavor. Keeps well and is superior as a table variety.
It is extensively used. Pkt. 5c; Oz.lOc: 2 Oz.l5c; %Lb.20c; Lb.50c.
PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN Roots medium size,
round; flesh pale yellow, tender and sugary; the plant is hardy and
productive, and keeps well. It is an old esteemed variety, consid-
ered as approaching very nearly to the Ruta Baga in hardiness and
flrmness of texture. Pkt.5c; Oz.lOc; 20z.lOc; % Lb. 15c; Lb. 45c.
Orange Jelly, or Robertson's Golden Ball.
Ruta Ba^as
or Swedes . .
CULTURE OF RUTA BAGAS-Sow the seed about
a month earlier than the preceding varieties of
turnips. Ruta Bagas should be sown on ground en-
riched with well rotted manure, in drills two and one-
half feet apart, and should be tliinned to six to eight
inches apart in the row. Keep the weeds
thoroughly in check with the hoe or cultiva-
tor, and when the roots have grown full size,
and before hard freezing weather, pull them,
cut off the tops and store in a root cellar or
pit.
w
Ruta Bagas are sometimes sown
broadcast and left to take their
chances with the weeds and bugs,
but this method is only successful
on new clearing in which there is
no weed seed.
MONARCH.^-
OR TANKARD
American
Purple Top
Ruta Baga.
This is a yellow fleshed sort, having very large, tankard shaped
roots, with relatively small necks and tops. Color purplish-crim-
son above ground, yellow below; flesh very solid, fine grained and
of the best flavor. This very popular variety is also sold as Hursfs
Monarch, and Carter's Elephant. Pkt. 5c; Oz.lOc; 2 Oz. 15c;
3^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c.
This is a strain of Purple Top Yellow
Ruta Baga of American origin, selected
to a smaller top and much shorter neck
than is usually found, while the roots
grow to a large size and are of the flnest quality. We consider this one of the most desirable
kinds on our list. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c.
^merlcan Purple Top, or
Improved Long Island
Monarch, or
Tankard